The State Agricultural Technologists’ Service Association, West Bengal (SATSA, W.B.) brings out every year an official publication in the form of an Annual Scientific Journal, “SATSA Mukhapatra – Annual Technical Issue” (ISSN 0971-975X) with a view to update the knowledge base of scientific as well as farming communities about the latest technological advancement in the field of Agricultural Science. The journal publishes review papers (invited from eminent scientists/personalities of India and abroad) as well as original research papers (full length and short communication both).

The journal publishes invited review papers, full length original research papers and short communications. Prepare your manuscript as follows: Title, Author(s) with affiliating address including E-mail ID, Abstract, Key words, Introduction, Running Text with sub-heads (for review), Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion (for research), Epilogue/Conclusion, Acknowledgement (if any), References, and Tables/Figures (if any).

• Type in Times New Roman (12 pt) on one side of A4 (21×29 cm), double spaced, with 4–5 cm side margins and page numbers. Use Microsoft Word.
• Title should be specific and concise. By-line must include author names and institutional addresses. For multiple affiliations, use superscripts (1, 2, 3…). Any change of corresponding author’s address should be given as a footnote.
• Abstract: ≤ 200 words in a single paragraph, followed by 5–7 Key Words (each starting with a capital letter, separated by commas).
• References must be mostly within the last 10 years and listed alphabetically; include full details (authors, year, title, full journal/book name in italics, volume in bold, issue in brackets, pages). Books/theses require publisher/university and page range/total pages.
• Tables should be concise and self-explanatory. Figures/plates must be clear, on separate pages, and serially numbered; photographs on glossy paper with author name(s) and figure number on back.
• Submit electronically via Email as a single Word file. Also send two hard copies and one soft copy to the address under Contact.

Examples of correct citation: Adhikari, P., Sen, D. and Uphoff, N. 2010…; Varshney, J. G. and Prasad Babu, M. B. B. 2008… (see previous issues for full style).

ANNUAL TECHNICAL ISSUE – VOLUME 29 (2025)
Regenerative Agriculture : Key to Future Farming

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts undergo a structured and impartial double-blind peer review. An initial editorial screening evaluates relevance, originality and adherence to guidelines. Suitable submissions are sent to at least two independent experts who assess scientific merit, clarity, rigor, significance of findings and ethical standards. Based on recommendations, the editorial board may accept, request revisions or reject. Authors must respond thoroughly to reviewer comments. The final decision rests with the Chief Editor.

Plagiarism Policy

The journal maintains a strict plagiarism policy to uphold academic integrity. All submissions are screened with reliable detection software. Manuscripts containing plagiarized or unoriginal material (including self-plagiarism) are rejected. Minor similarity may require revision with proper citation. Submissions must be original, not under consideration elsewhere. Ethical misconduct will result in immediate rejection or retraction.

The Chief Editor
SATSA Mukhapatra – Annual Technical Issue
SATSA Bhawan, 8 D Krishna Laha Lane
Kolkata 700 012, West Bengal, India

Email: satsawb.publication@gmail.com
Website: www.satsawb.org